Back to School with America’s Local Early Care and Education Leaders
What is top of mind for implementation working group members this fall?
Economic Security
TESTIMONY: Elevating Family Perspectives to Shape Federal Care Policy
We are in deep need of more connection and policies that enable us to care more deeply for each other.
Retreating From the Coasts Makes Sense, But Our Current Approach Isn’t Working
FLH staff wrote for Shelterforce encouraging reformed federal planning and investment towards managed retreat.
They Left Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria and Collided with the Housing Crisis in Connecticut
The story of Puerto Rican families trying to find a home in Connecticut after Hurricane Maria captures the challenges of climate migration.
Nobody’s Moving to US ‘Climate Havens.’ The Federal Government Could Help
FLH team members wrote an OpEd for Bloomberg on how the federal government can drive domestic migration towards climate-resilient regions.
Chicago-Area Nonprofits: Join the National Conversation with Us@250
New America Chicago will be awarding two $5,000 dollar grants to Chicago-area nonprofits to host their own Us@250 event.
Implementation is Everything, and Early Care and Education is No Exception
Getting public programs approved takes enormous effort, but it’s only half the battle. Implementation is everything- but how do we do it?
Building Paid leave: Why Information Sharing Matters
As states adopt paid leave policies, American families could soon benefit, but only if implementation and delivery are prioritized.
From Crisis to Opportunity: Rebranding U.S. Climate Migration
FLH presented at FEMA’s Communications Summit on how the government can talk about climate migration as an opportunity, not a crisis.